Serving 114 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Park Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-69% (which was approximately equal to the Ohio state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-69% (which was higher than the Ohio state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
114 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)60-69%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)60-69%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(15-16)3%
5%
Black
(15-16)3%
16%
White
(15-16)94%
71%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% OH state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% OH state average).
How many students attend Park Elementary School?
114 students attend Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Park Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Park Elementary School?
Park Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Park Elementary School offer ?
Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Park Elementary School part of?
Park Elementary School is part of Claymont City School District.
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